Shoe and boot repair specialists can give new life to your old footwear, allowing you to save money and keep your favorite accessory for another few years. Shoe repair professionals, sometimes known as cobblers, can recraft many parts of your footwear, from heels to soles to repairing the grommets that hold your laces. It can be hard to give up a favorite pair of shoes or boots, whether they're orthopedic work shoes, hunting or wading boots, sandals or rock-climbing cleats. Shoe problems can often be solved simply, by resoling or repairing the toe area. Cobblers also offer other repair work dealing with leather or cloth, including luggage repair and shoe shines to make old footwear look young again. Be nice to your feet and your wallet - talk to a cobbler before you throw away that old pair of shoes.